Thailand - Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce (Naam Jeem Gratiem)

Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce  

(Naam Jeem Gratiem)

Yield: 1 servings

Ingredients

-       1 c Sugar

-       2 tb Finely Minced Garlic

-       1/2 c Water

-       1 ts Salt

-       1/2 c White Vinegar

-       1 tb Garlic Chili Sauce

Directions

-       In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, garlic and salt.

-       Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt and reduce the heat to low.

-       Simmer until the liquid reduces slightly and thickens to a light syrup.

-       Remove from the heat and stir in the garlic chili sauce.

-       Cool to room temperature before serving.

-       Transfer the cooled sauce to a tightly sealed jar and store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.

-       Makes about 1-1/2 cups.